2015-2016 School Calendar

2015-16 Virginia Chance School Calendar
Aug. 10
Aug. 13
Aug. 14 & 17
Aug. 18
Teachers Return and Faculty/Board Breakfast—8:00 A.M.
New Parent Orientation—6:00-7:30 P.M.
Opening Conference Days—Child attends conference, childcare for siblings
First Day of School
Sept. 7
Sept. 8
Sept. 16
Sept. 17
Sept. 21-25
Sept. 23-Nov. 18
Sept. 25
Labor Day—No School
Parents’ Night—6:00-8:45 P.M.—Challenge for Chance Begins
Parent Education Session: Middle School—All About the Application Process—12:00-1:00 P.M.
Coffee with the Head—9:00-10:00 A.M.
School Pictures
Parent Education Sessions: Developing Capable Young People/Positive Discipline (morning sessions)
Early Dismissal at 11:30: Professional Development—Chums in session
Oct. 9 & 12
Oct. 18
Oct. 22
Oct. 23
Oct. 30
Fall Break—No School
Fall Festival—4:00-7:00 P.M.
Parent Education Session: Time TBD
Applications Due for all New Siblings of Current Students
Conference Day and Book Fair—Childcare during your conference
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 10
Nov. 13
Nov. 17
Nov. 25-27
Conference Day and Book Fair—Childcare during your conference
Registration Begins for Preschool for Current Families
STEM Family Night—6:00-7:30 P.M.
Professional Development—No School
Open House—9:00-11:30 A.M.
Thanksgiving Holiday Break—No School
Dec. 11
Dec. 12
Dec. 16
Dec. 18
Dec. 21-Jan.4
Registration Due for Preschool for Current Families
Winter Fun Day—10:00-5:00
School Wide Heritage Celebration—Time TBD
Early Dismissal at 11:30 A.M.—Chums NOT in session
Holiday Break—No School
Jan. 4
Jan. 5
Jan. 8
Jan. 11
Jan. 18
Jan. 21-Mar. 24
Jan. 26
Professional Development—No School
Classes Resume
Preschool Decisions Announced for New to Chance Applicants
Registration Begins for Elementary for Current Families
Martin L. King Day Holiday—No School
Parent Education Sessions: Developing Capable Young People/Positive Discipline (evening sessions)
Open House—9:00-11:30 A.M.
Feb. 2-4
Feb. 3
Feb. 9
Feb. 10
Feb. 11-15
Feb. 26 & 29
Spirit Days
Parent Education Session: Time TBD
Registration Due for Elementary for Current Families
Elementary Decisions Announced for New to Chance Applicants
Winter Break—No School
Conference Days and Book Fair—Childcare during your conference
Mar. 4
Mar. 5
Mar. 18
Mar. 21-25
Auction Set-Up
Auction—6:30 P.M.
KAIS—Professional Development—No School
Standardized Testing for 3rd Year Students
Apr. 1-8
Apr. 18-21
Apr. 22
Apr. 22
Apr. 25
Apr. 28
Spring Break—No School
Standardized Testing for 4th/5th Year Students
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Days for all 3 day, 5 day and elementary students—8:30-10:00 A.M.
Early Dismissal at 11:30—Professional Development—Chums in session
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Days for all 2 day students—8:30-10:00 A.M.
Coffee with the Head—9:00-10:00 A.M.
May 5
May 6
May 7
May 10-12
May 11
May 12
May 12
May 27
May 27
May 30
Derby Hat Parade—10:30 A.M.
Oaks Camp in session—No School
Derby Camp in session
Teacher Appreciation Days
New to Chance Day and Theme Study Brainstorm—10:00 A.M.
Volunteer Appreciation Day—9:00 A.M. Breakfast
Fine Arts Showcase—2:00 P.M.
Graduation—10:00 A.M.
Last Day of School/Early Dismissal at 11:30 A. M.—Chums NOT in session
Memorial Day
Please read your Virginia Chance E-News for details, times, and updates to this calendar.
Unless otherwise noted, Chums will be in session on early dismissal days. Chums will NOT be in session when the school is closed.